Premium Stories of the Week (Jun 22 to 28, 2025)
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Washington Ups the Ante on Vietnam Trade Negotiations
Behind closed doors in Washington, the US is pressuring Vietnam to choose sides in a high-stakes trade showdown that could redefine global supply chains. Read more here.
AUKUS Looks More and More Like a Non-Starter
Doubts over submarine deliveries and shifting geopolitics expose AUKUS as a costly gamble that may leave Australia strategically adrift. Read more here.
The G7 Without America
The world’s top democracies move forward without the US, as China hints it's ready to take the lead. Read more here.
India's Struggle for Global Relevance Takes It Nowhere
India’s bid to assert itself as a global power falters amid shifting alliances, strategic missteps, and waning regional influence. Read more here.
Rewriting Indonesia's National History
Indonesia’s ambitious rewrite of its national history invites scrutiny over whether it will finally honor Papua’s truths—or simply retell old injustices in a new form. Read more here.
US Busts Philippine 'Pig-Butchering' Op
A Philippine-based crypto scam that wiped out a Kansas bank and drained millions from unsuspecting Americans has been busted in one of the largest US crackdowns on digital fraud. Read more here.
Mainland Police Join Hong Kong Authorities Against Dissidents
China's direct involvement in Hong Kong’s latest dissident arrests marks a chilling escalation in the city’s sweeping clampdown on civil liberties. Read more here.
Rising Temperatures, Drought Hitting Asia
Dire warnings from two major climate reports paint a grim future for Asia, where accelerating drought, rising seas, and extreme heat threaten millions — while global leaders remain dangerously slow to act. Read more here.
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